role of maxillofacial radiologist in ballistic wound case report with literature review颌面部放射学家在弹道伤口病例报告和文献综述.pdf

International Journal of Otolaryngology and Head Neck Surgery , 2012, 1, 34-38 /10.4236/ijohns.2012.12007 Published Online August 2012 (http://www.SciRP.org/journal/ijohns) Role of Maxillofacial Radiologist in Ballistic Wound: Case Report with Literature Review Nishat Sultana, Ehtaih Sham Vydehi Institute of Medical Dental Sciences, Bangalore, India Email: nishat_tamanna9@, ehtaihsham@ Received May 4, 2012; revised June 8, 2012; accepted July 1, 2012 ABSTRACT Gunshot injuries are rather serious but uncommon type of trauma in India. Radiologists can contribute substantially in evaluation and treatment of patients with a gunshot wounds. Plain films, CT, Angiography, and sometimes MR imaging are used to localize shots. This paper describes a case report of shotgun injury to the face and neck and also attempts to illustrate the spectrum of available imaging with relevant findings pertaining to bullets and shotgun pellets in gunshot injuries. Radiologists should be aware of the associated complications and forensic implications when they take on the task of interpreting these images. Keywords: Ballistic Wound; Maxillofacial Radiologist; Projectile 1. Introduction ble; with all vitals within normal limits. On examination postero-lateral part of neck on left side and left lower Any discussion of gunshot injury tends to evoke emotional half of face had multiple small entry wounds each sur- reaction among citizens. Firearm-related injuries are the